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ArticleInternational archives of otorhinolaryngology2026

Headache Profile of Patients Attending Otorhinolaryngology Clinics: Navigating Diagnostic Challenges.

Thripthi Rai, Keshava K Pai, Meera Niranjan Khadilkar, Vijendra Shenoy

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Thripthi RaiDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck, Kasturba Medical College Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India.ORCID 0000-0002-9374-4628
Keshava K PaiDepartment of Psychiatry, Kasturba Medical College Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India.ORCID 0000-0003-0753-9685
Meera Niranjan KhadilkarDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck, Kasturba Medical College Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India.ORCID 0000-0002-2006-8913
Vijendra ShenoyDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck, Kasturba Medical College Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India.ORCID 0000-0002-9294-7626

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Introduction: Headache is a common complaint among otolaryngology patients, often presenting with an apparent diagnosis of Objective: The present study aims to evaluate the headache profiles of patients visiting the otolaryngology department. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 128 otolaryngology patients presenting with headaches. The headaches were categorized according to the International Classification of Headache Disorders, third edition (ICHD-3), based on detailed history, examination, nasal endoscopy, and imaging studies. Results: Primary headaches were diagnosed in 45.31% of the cases, while 54.69% presented secondary headaches. Sinusitis was the most common diagnosis, found in 40.63% of the patients. Various causes of primary and secondary headaches were correlated and were found to be statistically significant ( Conclusion: Sinonasal symptoms may accompany headaches, with or without a direct causal link. The accurate diagnosis and treatment of headache disorders requires a thorough understanding of the latest guidelines and a multidisciplinary approach. This comprehensive strategy is essential to provide high-quality healthcare and significantly improve the quality of life of individuals suffering from this common and often debilitating condition.

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headacheheadache disordershealthmigraine disordersotolaryngologysinusitis

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